This role will ensure the implementation and day-to-day delivery of the Responsible Sourcing programme.

Duties to include:

Implementation and management of audit programme and responsible sourcing policies.

Implementation and management of global Verification Assessment programme, liaising with local teams and communicating outcomes with suppliers Collaborating with suppliers and factories to deliver improvements against audit corrective action plans.

Management of in-factory improvement programmes in India and China

Managing the FF Factory Risk analysis and reporting on a bi-monthly basis.

Performance management and support of the Responsible Sourcing Co-ordinator

Ensure sourcing risks are assessed and mapped across the supply chain

Work closely with the UK sourcing team to ensure challenges relating to responsible sourcing are timely and appropriately communicated

Driving the delivery of sustainable materials targets.

Conducting training on sustainable raw materials sourcing and ethical trading where required internally and with suppliers

Working cross-functionally to support in the delivery of projects relating to the company Sustainability Strategy, including in-store initiatives and sustainable raw materials sourcing

Being prepared to conduct ethical audits / assessments at supplier sites, including travel to sourcing countries as and when required

Supporting on delivery and assessment of responsible sourcing projects, and ensuring information and data for these are well maintained

Acting as an ambassador within the business for promoting responsible sourcing standards and sustainable material targets

Contributing to the delivery of communication activity, internally and with customers where relevant

Being the focal point of information relating to the responsible sourcing strategy as and when required for reporting or communication requirements

Representing the company at relevant ethical trade and sustainability events

Skills & Experience

Solid understanding of and a passion for responsible sourcing / ethical trade.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to quickly analyse and report on data and the ability to come to logical conclusions